25 June 2015: Issue 8
Week in Brief
Comment
The threat from outside the bubble by John Watson
How public opinion is beginning to rock the consensus on which Europe is built
Who was Ioannis Kapodistrias? by Neil Tidmarsh
A look at the historic link between Greece and Russia
End Austerity now! by J.R.Thomas
There may be a case for more spending but austerity benefits everyone.
Features
Trouble in the Glens by J.R. Thomas
Land reform in Scotland will increase the cost of the large estates but will probably not challenge their viability
Brits in Brive by Robert Rhodes
One couple’s experience of a move to France
Anniversaries as dates by Chin Chin
Learning dates can open up a whole new world
Crossword
Solution to last week’s crossword
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